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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.08, 8,060.88 and 2,450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.08, 8,060.88 and 2,450.04 is: 3,676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.08 : 8,060.88 = 2,450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.08/8,060.88 = 2,450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.08x = 8,060.88 × 2,450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.08x = 19,749,478.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,749,478.44/5,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.32

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